𝟭. 𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙎𝙄𝘿𝙀 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 || 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐲𝐮𝐮 [✔]

Chapter 71: Lessoned Learn

𝖘𝖚𝖓𝖓𝖞𝖘𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖇𝖆𝖇𝖍𝖊'𝖘 𝖋𝖎𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖆𝖑 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖞
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As the match began with Aeris, Hinata, Akaashi, and Bokuto on one side and Lev, Tsukishima, Kuroo, and Yaku on the other, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation.

Aeris couldn't help but notice the towering presence of their opponents. "Damn, now I can see it; you guys look like a wall," she remarked.

Hinata asked, "What's the game plan, Nanachan?"

"Why do you guys always ask her for the plan?" Bokuto inquired, his curiosity piqued.

"Because she's our Comage," Hinata replied proudly.

"Comage?" Bokuto repeated, raising an eyebrow in confusion.

"Coach Manager," Hinata clarified with a grin.

"Hahaha!" Kuroo burst into laughter, shaking his head in amusement. "Coach? Manager?" he repeated incredulously.

"Well, when we first started, Tsukishima, Yamaguchi, Kageyama, and me, she was the first person to coach us. Then Coach Ukai arrived and became our Manager, so Comage," Hinata explained, his voice filled with admiration for Aeris.

Bokuto looked at Aeris with amusement, a hint of admiration in his eyes as she shyly averted her gaze.

"So, what's the plan?" Bokuto asked, eager to hear Aeris's strategy once again.

Aeris took a moment to assess their positions. "What position are you two?" she inquired.

"I'm an outside hitter, and Akaashi is the setter," Bokuto replied.

"Same, I'm an outside hitter, so Hinata is our only middle blocker?" Aeris observed. "But it's okay; we can beat those giants out there. So, here's the game plan: let's keep breaking through their defense. Akaashi-kun, I trust your judgment."

Akaashi nodded, they all went to their positions.

Hinata said, "Nanachan, it's your time to serve."

"Oh, Sorry about that" Aeris said

Aeris prepared to serve and had a moment to calculate her approach. She decided to use her special standing topspin serve, aiming for a strategic spot on the court. With a powerful hit, she sent the ball over the net.

Hinata cheered, "Nice serve!"

Yaku, known for his impressive receives, tried to handle the serve but failed to get it up. "Ey! Nailed it!" Aeris celebrated, adding a little dance for flair.

Bokuto and Hinata were pumped up. "Should I ace serve again?" Aeris asked, eager to continue her successful serving.

"Yeah, yeah!" Bokuto and Hinata chorused their support.

Aeris dribbled the ball and launched into her serve. However, this time Yaku managed to receive it, "Damn his good" Aeris acknowledged Yaku's ability, recognizing that the match was going to be a challenging one.

As the match continued, both teams, Aeris, Hinata, Akaashi, and Bokuto's team had managed to take the lead, and their opponents, Lev, Tsukishima, Kuroo, and Yaku, were feeling the pressure.

Aeris saw an opportunity for her team to score as she shouted, "Oops, net!" She had made a slight error, but it didn't deter their spirit.

Their team's precision and strategy had been paying off, and the opposition seemed to be struggling to keep up with their relentless attacks and quick plays.

Aeris encouraged the opposite team, shouting, "Come on, guys, keep it up!"

"You're good, Aeris-chan," Kuroo said.

"Of course I'm there Comage" Aeris joked

"You guys are good, but I think one of your members needs to focus," Aeris said, looking at Tsukishima. Tsukishima just rolled his eyes, and Aeris chose to ignore it, as she had grown accustomed to his sassiness.

"Let's take a break," Lev suggested. They had a few minutes to rest.

"Tsukishima, we need your blocking to be on point. It's crucial for our defense. I've noticed you're hesitating a bit and not fully committing to your blocks. You have the height and the skills, but you need to trust yourself more," Kuroo advised.

Tsukishima just nodded.

As the intense match continued, Aeris, Hinata, Akaashi, and Bokuto's team pressed on with determination. Aeris couldn't help but continue to motivate Tsukishima, who had been showing signs of improvement since their previous discussion.

"You've got to be more aggressive and decisive. Don't be afraid to get your hands over the net and press the block. And if you make a mistake, don't dwell on it. Learn from it and adjust," Aeris added. "I've been telling you that, Kei, you can do this!"

Tsukishima playfully scoffed at her, showing that her words were sinking in, even if he was reluctant to admit it.

The game pressed on, with both teams giving their all when the coaches arrived at the gym. Coach Ukai, Coach Nekomata, Coach Omizu and Coach Yamiji Takeyuki observed the young athletes in action.

"What are you kids doing? Shouldn't you be in bed?" Coach Ukai remarked with a hint of concern.

"Coach, just let us win the set, just one set," Aeris requested with a mischievous smile.

Coach Nekomata inquired, "Who's leading?"

Aeris raised her hand proudly and announced, "Us."

"What?! You're beating my team again?" Coach Nekomata exclaimed in surprise.

"As always," Aeris replied with a confident grin.

The match continued, and the three coaches watched in amazement as the players displayed their skills on the court.

"Aeris is good. I still don't get why Coach Yamauchi kicked her out. They let a talent slip away. If only I knew that Aeris was being kicked out of that school, I would have offered her a spot on our team," Coach Yamiji Takeyuki, the coach of Fukurodani, remarked.

"I would do the same. I've watched that child grow. I've seen her playing since she was a kid," Coach Nekomata added with a hint of regret.

"I've only seen her play during the Inter-High Preliminaries, and that was amazing. I didn't see her play before," Coach Ukai admitted.

"So that's the great Kageyama Aeris that everyone talks about" Ōmizu Kiyoshi said, Nohebi Academy coach

"You should watch her previous plays, and you'll start questioning everything. It's quite disappointing that they crushed a child's dream," Coach Nekomata said, expressing his disappointment in the decision to remove Aeris from her former school.

Back on the court, the game continued, and the players gave their all. Bokuto couldn't help but compliment Hinata with a grin, "Nice block, Chibi-san."

Aeris smiled and gave Bokuto and the team a high-five. "Yeah! You lose, we win, you gotta clean the gym~~," she chanted playfully while teasing their opponents.

"Tssk, how old are you?" Tsukishima quipped, raising an eyebrow as he continued to focus on the game.

"Older than you~~~," Aeris retorted with a mischievous smile, clearly enjoying the light-hearted exchange. Tsukishima couldn't help but shake his head, partly amused by her response.

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